Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

On this page, we will be reviewing the Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is relatively comparable but the WB800F (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WB800F was manufactured around the same time to the DP3 Merrill and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WB800F scores vs the DP3 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB800F and Sigma DP3 Merrill. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB800F Gallery and Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB800F has external dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sigma DP3 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the WB800F against the DP3 Merrill.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB800F and DP3 Merrill is 92 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB800F and DP3 Merrill.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WB800F because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung WB800F will provide more detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.